MSN Programs in Louisiana

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student's Baccalaureate nursing education and clinical nursing experience. MSN programs incorporate a variety of theoretical, social, economic, political, legal, ethical and advanced practice areas of study into their core, concentrations and related courses. Students develop their strengths and by graduation have mastered the skills necessary to perform in their selected area of specialization.

Master's Nursing Programs Online in Louisiana

Below you will find a variety of specializations from family nurse practitioner to clinical nurse specialist and nurse educator to nurse administrator or nurse midwifery. No matter what your interest you will be able to find the program that fits your needs offered in online or campus based formats in Louisiana. MSN program accreditation information is also provided. The AACN has recently voiced their support of online master's nursing degree programs due to the accessibility to higher education it offers rural and working nurses.

Why pursue an MSN/MS degree? Opportunities for career advancement are many. Whether you want to pursue management, business, health care policy, education, advanced practice, doctorate education or another area, an MSN can help open these career paths. Another reason is the earning potential for master's educated nurses in Louisiana. According to the Advance for Nurses 2009 Salary Survey, MSN/MS educated nurses working in Louisiana made an hourly rate of $43.00. Hourly and annual earnings will vary significantly depending on facility, experience, specialty, geographic location and other factors. You might also be interested in the MSN - APRN programs in Louisiana.

(Sources: AACN website, Advance for Nurses website)

Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Louisiana

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option

Drexel University

Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research (Online), MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice (Online), MSN in Nursing Education and Faculty Role (Online), MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management (Online)

Frontier Nursing University

Programs: ADN-MSN Bridge - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online)

George Washington University

Programs: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Clinical Research Administration (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Healthcare Quality (Online), MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management (Online)

Georgetown University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education (Online)

Graceland University

Programs: Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Online MSN - Nurse Educator, Online RN-to-BSN/MSN

Grand Canyon University

Program: MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge) (Online)

Kaplan University

Programs: MSN - Adult Gerontology Practitioner (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Nurse Administrator (Online), MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse Informatics (Online)

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Norwich University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator (Online)

Ohio University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)

South University

Programs: Accelerated RN-to-MSN (Online), Accelerated RN-to-MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)

Stevens-Henager College

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)

University of Cincinnati

Programs: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nursing Administration (Online), MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)

University of San Francisco

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Vanderbilt University

Program: Health Systems Management - MSN (Online)

Western Governors University

Programs: MS in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option) (Online), MS in Nursing - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN Option) (Online)

American Sentinel University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management, Master of Science in Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Benedictine University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

California University of Pennsylvania

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership

Capella University

Programs: MSN - Diabetes Nursing, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge, MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration, MSN – Gerontology Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option

Drexel University Online

Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research, MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty, MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice, MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management

Georgetown University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Midwifery/ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Gonzaga University

Programs: RN to MSN - Health Systems Leadership, RN to MSN - Nurse Educator

Graceland University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Grantham University

Program: RN to MSN Option

Herzing University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Management

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

Lewis University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Loyola University New Orleans Online

Programs: BLEND Program (MSN Bridge), Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management

Ohio University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Robert Morris University

Program: Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Sacred Heart University

Programs: RN-BSN-MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN – Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN – Patient Care Administration

Saint Xavier University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership

South University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Spring Arbor University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

University of Cincinnati

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado Denver

Program: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems

University of Phoenix

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Care Education, Master of Science in Nursing / Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

University of San Francisco

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Associate's Track, Master of Science in Nursing - Bachelor's Track

Vanderbilt University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Management

Walden University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management

Western Governors University

Programs: M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option), M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)

Schools Based in Louisiana Offering Master's Nursing Programs

Grambling University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - (Family NP), MSN - Nurse Educator, Post-masters certificate FNP, Post certification FNP, BSN, RN to BSN

  • P.O. Box 1192, Grambling, LA 71245, PH: 318-274-2897

Louisiana State University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - Nursing Administration, MSN-Community Health Nursing and MSN - Advanced Practice Nursing (Specializations: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health Nursing and Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal Nursing and Primary Care Nursing, BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MN, DNP

  • 1900 Gravier Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112, PH: 504-568-41067

Northwestern State University - College of Nursing

Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: ASN, LPN - RN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Concentrations: Acute Care NP, Adult Nursing, Critical Care Adult, FNP, Maternal Child Nursing, Pediatric NP, Neonatal NP, Women's Health NP

  • Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, PH: 318-677-3100

Our Lady of the Lake College - School of Nursing

NLNAC Accredited

Programs Offered: ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - Nurse Anesthesia, MSN - (Specializations: Education, Administration)

  • 7434 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, PH: 225-768-1700

Southern University - School of Nursing

CCNE Accredited Programs

Programs Offered: BSN, MSN - (Concentrations: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner), Post-master's certificates (Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner), PhD - Nursing

  • School of Nursing - J. K. Haynes Bldg., Room 112, 170 Swan Ave., Baton Rouge, LA, PH: 225-771-2663

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